Casa del Mastro is set in the heart of the picturesque village of San Sano, an idyllic medieval village nestling in the heart of the Chianti vineyards and a haven of Tuscan tranquility. With views over the vine clad hillsides surrounding the hamlet and just a short stroll from the delightful restaurant and local grocery store, this lovely villa has a small garden and terrace that enjoys sunshine throughout the day and allows guests to relax in the stunning sunsets over an early evening glass of wine.

Casa del Mastro is located in the main part of the newly restored 12th Century wine merchant’s house, and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms so can comfortably accommodate four people. The addition of a double sofa bed and 2 single guest beds gives guests the added benefit and flexibility of being able to sleep an extra 2 people if required.

Access to the villa is through its own cast iron gate into the garden area which is mainly laid to lawn with Mediterranean trees and shrubs. The terrace has table, chairs and umbrella perfect for outside dining and there are also sun loungers for guests use. The stone pathway leads to the swimming pool.

The villa is accessed via four steps leading up from the patio area, directly into the kitchen. This is a bright modern galley kitchen with fitted units along one wall. Fully equipped the kitchen has plenty of storage, a built in oven with separate gas hob, a dishwasher and large free standing fridge/freezer.

The downstairs is very light and spacious : an archway from the kitchen leads into the dining room which has the traditional Tuscan wooden dining table and 6 chairs with matching furniture. Double wooden doors which can remain open if required lead through into the bright and comfortable lounge area which has two sofas, one of which can double up as a sofa bed; there is also a TV and a DVD player.

There are terracotta tiled floors and beamed and tiled ceilings throughout the ground floor of the villa. A further door from the lounge leads back into the kitchen and the stairs to the first floor. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room with washing machine. Both bedrooms have air conditioning units. The master bedroom has a double bed and own bathroom with full size bath, a large separate shower, basin and WC.

The second bedroom has twin beds. In addition, each bed has a pull out single bed underneath, which would be suitable for children to use. There is an ensuite bathroom with large shower, basin and WC.

Set in a lovely picturesque village surrounded by vineyards, this is a wonderful place to relax and unwind.

Air conditioning is charged at 25 euros per week

All of the upstairs rooms are located under the roof of the property and therefore have sloping ceilings with some height restriction.

In House: Facilities

The size of the apartment is 76 sqm

Sofabed double

Internet WI-FI Inhouse

TV

DVD player (Euro)

Furnished garden

No pets allowed

Washing Machine Inhouse

Electric kettle

Dishwasher

Oven

No smoking

1 baby cot

Iron

Toaster

Ironing board

Stove top espresso machine

Air-conditioning in the bedrooms

Barbecue

Location: San Sano

Savour the historic richness of San Sano while enjoying a relaxing day by the pool situated within the property’s private vineyards. Staying in the pristine village is a unique journey back into time when life was slow and passionate; and neighbours sat in their yards and sipped wine while watching the sunset.

The village of San Sano is a step back into thousands of years of history. With less than 100 residents, San Sano is nestled among the vineyard-covered rolling hills of Tuscany. Within the small village, is the property once owned by a local winemaker, and now fully restored into individual villas with every detail carefully monitored to ensure the structures remain authentic and untainted.

San Sano has one restaurant, a small grocery store, and an intimate church with Sunday morning services at 10. This medieval village is surrounded by walking paths, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides. The large pool is on the edge of the villas, adjacent to the vineyards. The pool, accessed by ladders, is 14 meters by 7 meters and has comfortable sunbeds in which to relax while catching up on reading. The pool is open from Easter through November.

San Sano has a rich history – just ask any local! They’ll tell you about the “boozy frog” fountain in the small park where neighbors gather throughout the day. Many years ago, a resident of San Sano was a contestant on a game show and told an outrageous tale about how the frogs in his village got drunk from drinking Chianti wine from the bottle. It was such a wild story that he won the contest and with his prize money, he bought the fountain for the community to enjoy.

The villas in San Sano are ideal for traveling couples who want to split their holiday time between wine tastings, relaxing around the pool, walks in the surrounding areas and taking day trips to other villages, and dining in all the great Tuscan local restaurants. One couple may want to explore, while the other couple stays at the villa.

San Sano is a short drive to dozens of charming villages, and the larger communities of Gaiole in Chianti, Radda and Siena. It has everything anyone could imagine to capture the true Tuscan experience.A parking area is available for guests use.

The large pool is situated on the edge of the hamlet, adjacent to the vineyards. The pool is accessed by a ladder into the shallow end. The paved surround is furnished with sun loungers and tables.

Surrounded by Mediterranean trees and shrubs the pool measures 14 metres by 7 metres and overlooks rows of vines in the surrounding vineyard, it has a depth of 1.50 metres. The pool is open from Easter until November.

Onsite: Facilities and Local Services

Swimming pool - 14x7 mtrs - open from Easter to November (weather permitting)

House Maid - available on request

Leisure - walks, swimming, tennis, mountain bikes

Local Leisure - cooking school, horse riding, ballooning.

Private Chef - available on request

Babysitter - book in advance

Wine Tastings - available on request

Horse riding - available at Castello di Tornano, on the way to Gaiole.

The Security Deposit is 200 Euro or equivalent in your own currency, is collected on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay. Should you or your party cause any damage at the property contact us straight away so that we can help agree a reasonable settlement. Damage does not mean normal usage or wear and tear.Payment method for security deposit: Cash

Weekly linen and bathroom towels:
included - service provided by local supplier

Heating, if used: by consumption

Final clean:
included - service provided by local supplier

Tourist tax:
1,50 Euro per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply

Baby cot: 1
available on request 10 euro per item per week

High chair: 1
available on request 5 euro per item per week

Optional extra costs: Air conditioning is charged at 25 euros per week

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The Security Deposit is 200 Euro or equivalent in your own currency, is collected on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay. Should you or your party cause any damage at the property contact us straight away so that we can help agree a reasonable settlement. Damage does not mean normal usage or wear and tear.Payment method for security deposit: Cash

Weekly linen and bathroom towels:
included - service provided by local supplier

Heating, if used: by consumption

Final clean:
included - service provided by local supplier

Tourist tax:
1,50 Euro per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply

Baby cot: 1
available on request 10 euro per item per week

High chair: 1
available on request 5 euro per item per week

Optional extra costs: Air conditioning is charged at 25 euros per week

The guest reviews published below represent the personal opinions of To Tuscany customers who completed a questionnaire after their stay at the villa or apartment. These opinions do not necessarily represent the view of To Tuscany. For more information and our reviews policy please click here

7

Anonymous

Family with young children

London, United Kingdom

Review date:
03.07.2015

Stay: June 2015

The location isn't surrounded by child friendly places but we were there for a reason so it was perfect for us. The villa was spacious, quiet, had air con, and a great pool and terrace area - all of which were brilliant for us! The price was fantastic.

Local restaurant in San Sano was great, as was Castello di Brolio and Ristorante Malborghetto.
Our 3 yo loved the Go Ape at Saltalbero adventure park.

Lack of basic necessities for eg. Toilet paper (only half a roll ), no sponge or detergent to wash dishes or wipe kitchen bench. A welcome pack should not have to be purchased for basic necessities. Cleaner also advised to leave €25 euro on bench when we left if we used the air conditioner? ?? This was not communicated to us at check in.

Air Conditioning is charged by consumption. We are sorry this was not made clear to you on check in.

8

9

JOHN

Mature couple

READING, United Kingdom

Review date:
12.06.2014

Stay: May 2014

Mastro was very comfortable. It made for a very relaxing vacation. We have stayed at San Sano before and this was a big improvement on previous accommodation. The apartment was very clean and very well equipped. We would return without hesitation.

The ceilings in the upper floor are pitched. We are fairly short. We had no problem, but taller people would find things a bit tiresome. But you only use the bedrooms for sleeping.

Sienna should not be missed.
We like MALBORGHETTO restaurant in Lecchi.
The pizzas at Il Ponte in Pianella are very large but very good.
Il Grotta de la Rana has improved immensely and it is so close to the apartment (50 meters) that it is a must.

The small peaceful village of San Sano has one restaurant, called La Grotta della Rana, a small grocery store, and a small church with Sunday morning services at 10am. This medieval village is very popular with walkers and cyclists, surrounded as it is by pathways, which are ideal for early morning walks and bike rides.

No it is not possible to arrive early, this is to ensure the villa is fully prepared for your arrival.
To ensure the villa can be prepared for the next guest please depart by 10.00

- Are pool towels supplied?

not included

- Is there Internet in the villa?

free WI-FI available

- Can we bring an extra person / child that can sleep on an air mattress or not the couch?

No, for fire and safety regulations, and insurance purposes, the maximum number of people indicated on the description cannot be exceeded.
NB: anyone aged 2 or above counts towards the occupancy of the house.

- Can we order a cot and / or high chair?

Please see here if it is possible in your villa. You can order these while completing your booking online, or at a later date by logging into you account.

- Where do I find information about the final cleaning, security deposit and other extra charges?

For complete details about what costs are included and excluded see here

- How much does heating cost in Italy?

Heating is very expensive in Italy. Most properties charge heating by consumption. Please make sure on arrival you are shown the meter so that you can check your spending. Here you can see how heating is charged at your villa.

- Is there a local bike hire place?

For bike hire shops see here, this is not an exhaustive list. On arrival you can check with the property owner for the closest shop.

- Where is the nearest grocery shop?

Click here for information about the nearest village/town and grocery shop.

- Is it possible to have a Welcome Hamper? if yes, how can we order one?

Yes, a Welcome Hamper can be provided (service provided by local supplier). To order a Welcome Hamper please login into your account and place the order for one Welcome Hamper

- Where is the nearest recommended restaurant?

Click here for information about the nearest village/town and restaurant.

Click here to view information we have put together to assist you with your travel plans

- When do I get the directions and keyholder contact?

After paying the balance you will receive the directions. They will also be accessible in your account.
You will also be supplied with a contact number for To Tuscany in case you should have any queries about the property on arrival

- Where do I find the directions?

Once your balance payment has been received you can access the directions from your account.

- Can we book a weekly stay not arriving on Saturday?

From June to end September, it is not possible to change the arrival/departure days. In other seasons it can be considered only for last minute bookings and at the owners discretion. Please contact us for more information or if you have a specific request.

- What is there for children to do in Tuscany?

Click here for some ideas of what to do with children while on holiday

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